Installing the satellite speakers
Troubleshooting
(See fig. A)
Should you encounter a problem with your speaker
system, check the following list and take the indicated
Use the supplied screws to attach the base to the
measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest
satellite speaker. The satellite speaker can be used either
Sony dealer.
placed on a desk or attached to a wall.
There is no sound from the speaker system.
• Make sure all the connections have been correctly
When you use the satellite speaker on a desk
made.
(See fig. A-A)
• Make sure the VOLUME dial and the each speaker’s
By attaching the base to the satellite speaker, it can be
volume dial on the control box.
placed on a desk.
• Make sure the connected component has been turned
up properly.
1
Match the hole of the base and the
• Check if headphones are connected. If they are,
bottom hole of the satellite speaker.
disconnect them.
Attach the base with the anchor holes facing
The sound is distorted.
forward.
• Turn down the volume level on the connected
The base allows you to adjust the satellite speaker
component. Or, if the connected component has a
to the desired angle.
BASS BOOST function, set it to off.
2
Ensure the screws are tight.
• Rotate BASS on this unit to reduce the bass volume.
• Turn VOLUME on this unit down to reduce the
Tighten the screw with your finger. If it is difficult,
volume.
use a screwdriver to secure the screw.
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
When you use the satellite speaker attached
• Make sure all the connections have been correctly
to a wall (See fig. A-B)
made.
• Make sure none of the audio components are
By attaching the base to the satellite speaker, it can be
positioned too close to the TV set.
attached to a wall. Follow the Notes (below) to install
safely. Improper installation may result in the speaker
The sound has suddenly stopped.
falling and causing bodily injury or damage to the
Make sure all the connections have been correctly made.
speaker or other object.
The brightness of the POWER indicator is
1
unstable.
Align the hole in the base with the hole
The brightness of the POWER indicator may become
at the rear of the satellite speaker.
unstable when the volume is turned up. This is not a
Attach the base with the anchor holes uppermost.
malfunction.
The base allows you to adjust the satellite speaker
to the desired angle.
2
Specifications
Ensure the screws are tight.
Tighten the screw with your finger. If it is difficult,
use a screwdriver to secure the screw.
Speaker section
3
Satellite speaker
Secure the hollow wall anchor in the wall
Speaker system
Full range, magnetically shielded
— refer to the illustration.
Speaker units
5.6 cm, cone type
Enclosure type
Closed type
Notes
6 Ω
Impedance
• Confirm wall thickness is sufficient. A
Cord length
3 m
minimum thickness of 9.5 mm is recommended
Subwoofer
for plasterboard.
Speaker system
Woofer
• Use the specified clamp (hollow wall anchor,
Speaker units
16 cm, cone type
not supplied) when attaching to plasterboard.
Enclosure type
Bass reflex
6 Ω
• Refer to the supplied operating instructions
Impedance
using a hollow wall anchor.
Amplifier section
• Use wall anchors of at least 20 kg hanging
12 W (10% T.H.D., 1 kHz, 6 Ω)
Rated output
capacity.
(Satellite speaker)
• Refer to the instruction supplied with hollow
80 W (10% T.H.D., 100 Hz, 6 Ω)
wall anchor.
(Subwoofer)
• Requires ø 4 mm hollow wall anchor.
Stereo mini jack × 1 (INPUT 1)
Input
• Set up the head of a hollow wall anchor 5 mm
Stereo mini jack × 1 (INPUT 2)
from the wall.
Input impedance
4.7 kΩ (at 1 kHz)
Stereo mini jack × 1 (PHONES)
• Apply a bond (anaerobic threadlocking
Output
material) to the hollow wall anchor to prevent
General
the screw loosening.
Approx. 130 × 40 × 73 mm
Dimensions (w/h/d)
× 1
× 2
4
(5
1
/
5
/
7
/
in.) (Control box)
Attach the satellite speaker to the wall.
8
8
8
Approx. 95 × 135 × 150 mm
Insert both wall anchors in the anchor holes of the
× 5
× 6 in.) (Satellite speaker,
(3
3
/
3
/
4
8
satellite speaker base.
on a desk)
Approx. 95 × 100 × 180 mm
Note
× 4 × 7
3
1
(3
/
/
in.) (Satellite speaker,
Ensure that the satellite speaker is securely
4
8
attached to a wall)
attached to the wall before use.
Approx. 285 × 285 × 462 mm
× 11
× 18
(11
1
/
1
/
1
/
in.)
4
4
4
(Subwoofer)
Mass
Approx. 200 g (7 oz.) (Control box)
Hooking up the system
Approx. 490 g (1 lb. 1 oz.)
(Satellite speaker)
(See fig. B)
Approx. 8.2 kg (18 lb. 1 oz.)
(Subwoofer)
Cord length
2 m (Control box to subwoofer)
1
Connect the cord of the control box to
2 m (Power cord)
Power consumptions
31 W
the 8-pin Din jack of the subwoofer with
their respective arrows aligned.
Supplied accessories
Connecting Cable
2
Connect the satellite speakers to the
Optional accessories
subwoofer.
Connecting cord RK-G136, RK-G138
Confirm the location of the satellite speakers, and
Plug adaptor PC-236MS
then connect to their respective jacks.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
3
Connect the control box to the source
notice.
equipment.
– PC, etc.:
Connect the INPUT1 jacks of the control box and
the LINE OUT or headphones jack of a PC, etc.
with the supplied connecting cord. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the PC.
– CD/MD Walkman, etc.:
Connect the INPUT2 jack of the control box and
the LINE OUT or headphones jack of a CD/MD
Walkman, etc. The connecting cord is not supplied
with this system.
Note
To switch INPUT1 and INPUT2, use ON/OFF of
the device connected to the control box.
4
Connect the subwoofer to the wall
outlet.
5
Position the speakers. (See fig. C)
Listening to the sound
(See fig. D)
First, turn down the volume on the control box. The
volume should be set to minimum before you begin
playing the programme source.
1
Set the POWER switch to ON on the
control box.
The POWER indicator lights up.
2
Adjust the VOLUME control on the
control box.
You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer and
each satellite speaker.
When connecting to the headphone output, also
adjust the volume of the connected component.
After listening, set the POWER switch to OFF.
The POWER indicator goes off.
3
Using headphones/earphones.
Connect headphones/earphones to the PHONES
jack on the control box.
Note
Turn off the MEGA BASS or BASS BOOST
(Walkman, etc.) function as it may cause audible
distortion.